P5 ANATOMY Flashcards
1
Q
caudate & putamen compose what
A
striatum
2
Q
putamen & globus pallidus compose what
A
lentiform nucleus
3
Q
the cerebellum is composed of (the 3 mains )
A
- cerebellar cortex
- deep cerebellar nuclei
- cerebellar peduncles
4
Q
cerebellar cortex is composed of (3 )
A
1- cerebro-cerebellum
2- spino-cerebellum
3- vestibulo-cerebellum
5
Q
deep cerebellar nuclei is composed of
A
- dentate nucleus
- fastigial nucleus
- interposed nuclei ( globose & emboliform )
6
Q
largest peduncle
A
middle peduncle
7
Q
fibers of what tracts are seen within the inferior peduncle
A
- post. spinocerebellar
- olivocerebellar
- cuneocerebellar
8
Q
fibers of which tract is seen within the
middle peduncle
A
ponto-cerebellar fibers
9
Q
fibers of which tract is seen within the
Superior peduncle
A
ant. spinocerebellar tract
10
Q
function of the vestibulocerebellum
A
tunes / controls balance
11
Q
function of the spinocerebellum
A
control muscle tone & posture
